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Thursday, March 23, 2006

Ex-Rangers Owner Will Throw Out Ball

The Cincinnati Reds have given the honor of throwing out the first ball at the home opener April 3 to the former owner of the Texas Rangers. GeorgeW. Bush, who sold his interest his club more than 15 years ago, has retired from baseball and now resides in Washington D.C., where he dabbles in politics.

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